Chapter 244 – Jiuye’s Words Make Sense

Chapter 244 - Jiuye's Words Make Sense

Hearing her mother-in-law's question, she didn't rush to give her opinion but continued to ask Yun Feng instead.

"Third Brother, did you find out any information about the people guarding the manor from the captives? Also, does he know where Master Si Meng is?"

"I've asked all of that. There were six people in total guarding the manor, including him. As for Master Si Meng's whereabouts, he said that someone at his level wouldn't have access to that information. He only heard that Master Si Meng would go to the Western Region of Dahan every July, but no one knows what he does there." Yun Feng relayed the information he had gathered.

Upon hearing this, Zhi Ran asked Old Lady Mo, "Mother, which month was it when Father accidentally killed Yuan Meng?"

Without hesitation, Old Lady Mo replied, "It was July."

Mo Jiuye suddenly stood up. "In that case, Master Si Meng could very well be the noble young master who was infatuated with Yuan Meng."

Old Lady Mo nodded. "I think so too. Otherwise, why would the insect raiser target our Mo family?"

Zhi Ran pondered for a moment before speaking. "Regardless of whether Master Si Meng is that person or not, this is a valuable lead. Since this person's whereabouts are uncertain, finding him would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. We might as well go to the Western Region in July and take a look. We can't let our guard down in Nanzhong either, but since there are many insect raisers there, we need to prepare ourselves properly."

The trip to Nanzhong wasn't just about searching for new leads; she had to make the journey regardless. The black southern pearl promised to Xiao Xiao the Collector and the birth skin antidote needed by her sisters-in-law were both in Nanzhong.

"But the longer it takes us to find Eldest Brother and Second Brother, the more dangerous it will be for them," Chu Han still felt uneasy.

Mo Jiuye understood Eighth Brother's eagerness to save people, but whether Eldest Brother and Second Brother were still alive was still unknown. Moreover, it had been several months since Yun Li was killed by him and his wife. If Master Si Meng was really Yun Li's master, he must have guessed that Yun Li was already dead.

Knowing that Yun Li was dead, if Third Brother was still alive and that information wasn't deliberately hidden, it wouldn't take long for the news to spread. Even if Master Si Meng had no brains, he would realize that Yun Li was dead, yet Mo Yunfeng, whom she controlled with the puppet insect, was still alive. This would undoubtedly raise his alertness.

There was also Nan Rui. It was unclear whether he could hide the truth that the Eighth Brother had already been cured.

If they wanted to find Eldest Brother and Second Brother, they really had to act discreetly to avoid drawing attention from that person. Besides, if they went out to search for Eldest Brother and Second Brother, they had to bring Ran Ran along. If their two brothers were indeed alive, there was a high chance they were under the control of the puppet insect. In such a situation, the curse had to be lifted immediately for their safety.

"Eighth Brother, you still have your duties at the government office. I'll handle the trip to Nanzhong."

As soon as Mo Jiuye finished speaking, Yun Feng and Mo Zhongyuan stood up simultaneously.

"And me. I'm familiar with Nanzhong from my previous trip. Finding Si Meng Manor won't be a problem."

"I'm going too. More people mean more strength."

Liang Hao, who hadn't spoken until now, and the others also expressed their desire to accompany Mo Jiuye to Nanzhong.

Mo Jiuye knew the principle that more people meant more strength, but his wife had too many secrets, and it was inconvenient to bring others along.

"The main purpose of this trip to Nanzhong is to gather information. Safety at home is also crucial. Ran Ran can cure curses, so I've decided that only the two of us will go this time."

"No!" Third Brother was the first to object.

"No!" Fifth Brother also disagreed.

"Ninth Master, Nanzhong isn't safe. Please take us with you?" Liang Hao said anxiously.

Mo Jiuye waved his hand. His mind was made up. If these people insisted on following, he would have to find another way to act alone with Ran Ran.

"We'll change our appearance. No one will recognize us there. There won't be any danger. Having too many people would draw unwanted attention."

Watching the group of children argue back and forth, Old Lady Mo finally spoke up.

"Jiuye's words make sense. Let them go and check it out first. Regardless, they should return as soon as possible. If they encounter any tricky situations, they shouldn't engage in battle. When they come back, we can all think of a solution together."

Although Old Lady Mo didn't say it out loud, she knew in her heart that the successful rescue of her sons was all thanks to this Ninth Daughter-in-Law. Without her, even if they found out that their sons were still alive, with the puppet insect in play, they wouldn't be able to save them smoothly.

Therefore, in terms of decision-making, Old Lady Mo naturally listened to Mo Jiuye.

Old Lady Mo's word was final. Even if others were unwilling, they had to obey.

"This matter isn't urgent. Let Jiuye and Lady He set off after the New Year," Old Lady Mo said again.

With that, everything was settled. Mo Jiuye and He Zhi Ran would prepare to head to Nanzhong after the New Year. As for the regular inspections by the government, with Mo Chuhan and Meng Huaining around, it wouldn't be a problem.

Moreover, Mo Jiuye and He Zhi Ran would definitely disguise themselves when they left. No one would be able to tell that members of the Mo family had left the city.

Seeing that his mother had helped him settle the matter, Mo Jiuye felt relieved.

Even though he had already thought of a plan, if they all left together, they would inevitably have to find some excuses to separate. Now, it was better that only he and Ran Ran would go together. If they encountered danger, they could hide in her space, ensuring greater safety.

What should have been a festive holiday was dampened by the news Yun Feng brought back. Especially for Eldest Sister-in-Law and Second Sister-in-Law, hearing that their husbands might still be alive filled their hearts with mixed feelings.

To avoid ruining the family's New Year atmosphere, they held back their tears that threatened to spill over.

They also noticed that the other female relatives didn't know about this matter. Only a few younger brothers, Ninth Sister-in-Law, and Mother were aware.

Asking their younger brothers would be embarrassing, so after the decision to go to Nanzhong was made, the two of them pulled He Zhi Ran aside to inquire.

Since the matter had already been openly discussed, He Zhi Ran told her sisters-in-law everything she knew.

As for the possibilities she and Mo Jiuye had privately analyzed, she didn't mention them. She didn't dare to give her sisters-in-law false hope about things that weren't entirely certain.

If it turned out that her eldest and second brothers were truly gone, wouldn’t their sisters-in-law’s joy be in vain?

As they learned more, the tears of the two sisters-in-law became uncontrollable. They embraced each other in grief, sobbing loudly. When they had cried enough, they knelt on the ground, praying fervently for their husbands to survive...

In such a situation, He Zhiran didn't know how to console them. Perhaps letting out their sorrow through tears was the best way to vent.

She quietly left her sisters-in-law's room and returned to her own quarters.

It being New Year's Day, her precious little rice ball was still alone in the spatial dimension. Taking advantage of everyone staying up late in the main house to see the year out, she entered the dimension to accompany her little rice ball.

As soon as she stepped into the farm, He Zhiran was stunned by the scene before her eyes.

In the distance, Little Rice Ball sat upright at the edge of the pasture, his chubby little paws swinging back and forth.

Over a hundred sheep, raised within the dimension, were neatly lined up in two rows facing the direction of the little one.

Sensing his master's presence, Little Rice Ball clumsily turned to look back but, unlike before, he didn't run over to her to act coquettish. Instead, he continued waving his paws at those sheep.